Birds

In China, birds with long tails (shoudainiao) are a visual pun and homophone for longevity (shou), as their tails resemble long ribbons both visually and in the Chinese language. In Ethiopian crosses stylized birds symbolically transforms the cross into a tree that represents the True Cross, the beginning and end of time, and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba.

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  • SOLD. Antique/Vintage Porcelain Parrot, Chinese Republic (16945NRE)

    $295.00
     SOLD!         H: 9″  W: 3 ”  D: 3.5 ” | FREE SHIPPING!

    Chinese Republic ceramic parrots are commonly depiction as this one perched on an open rocky base. Porcelain parrots were produced for the domestic and export markets and sometimes sold in pairs leading some to believe they, like pairs of fish, symbolized the love and fidelity of married couples. This one has vivid polychrome colors, large eyes and stylized wings. This piece is in excellent condition.

     

  • Vintage Ethiopian Coin Silver Coptic Cross with Birds (E301YBL) $70

    $70.00
    H: 2.375”  W: 1.875″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    This large and heavy antique Ethiopian Cross is typical of the intricate and beautiful crosses associated with the Coptic Christian tradition in Ethiopia. The top is an etched circular section and the  bottom section is a tri-partite design depicting the Trinity. The four birds on the outer edge surround geometric forms Interspersed with geometric shapes that my symbolize the Ark of the Covenant. The elaborate patterns decorate both sides of the cross which is in excellent condition.

     

  • Vintage Ethiopian Coin Silver Coptic Cross with Birds (E303YBL) $70

    $70.00
    H: 2.375   W: 1.25” | FREE SHIPPING!

    Old Coptic crosses often included a circle, sometimes centered and sometimes on top of the cross. This cross is topped with a circular shape enclosing an etched circular design, a cut-out Coptic cross on the top portion, and an etched circle on the bottom enclosing a stylized cross on the bottom. The four stylized birds on the outer edges transform the cross into a tree, which is associated with the Tree of Life and Knowledge , the True Cross, the beginning and end of time, and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba. The cross has etched designs on the front and back. Made of coin silver using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind Ethiopian cross pendant in very good condition with normal signs of wear consistent with age and use. The chain necklace is not included.

     

  • Vintage Ethiopian Coin Silver Coptic Cross with Birds (E305YBL) $75

    $75.00
    H: 2.5”  W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    This heavy vintage pendant  is beautifully crafted with elegant symmetry and curved pleasing designs. Two stylized birds under the circular portion at the top artistically and spiritually transform the Cross into a tree and the bottom section is a tri-partite design with triangular finials on the lower three arms containing circles –  protective eyes to bring personal blessings and deflect misfortune. It is centered with a Maltese Coptic cross with flared even-sized arms.  The chain necklace is not included.

     

     

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